Arm Supination and pronation exercise and resistance training equipment  with weight  system

ABSTRACT

The Arm Supination and Pronation exercise machine provides a unique solution to build, condition and rehabilitate muscles in the wrist, arm, shoulder and chest. While most existing machines provide flexion of the arm, supination provides a needed exercise to further strengthen and condition arm muscles. The equipment is designed for people to perform a series of exercises that stimulate the growth and rehabilitation of arm muscles. The unique design accommodates a novice or professional fitness person by allowing variable tension points and weights. The apparatus is designed to accommodate various types and sizes of people&#39;s bodies. The unique core that mounts on to different bases allows for multiple exercises and meets the needs of a variety of customers. These customers include but are not limited to the fitness industry gyms, rehabilitation centers, sports centers and home gym users—providing an industrial built solution for many exercisers or a portable, compact solution for limited use and space.

The present application is based on, and claims the benefit of priority of U.S. application Ser. No. 62/145,890, filed Apr. 10, 2015, the disclosure of which hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

The Arm Supination and Pronation exercise and resistance training machine is designed to put focus on the growth and rehabilitation of muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder. While most exercises concentrate on flexion, the Arm Supination and Pronation apparatus provides a unique solution by concentrating on supination and pronation exercises with a weight system to stimulate growth and rehabilitation. The apparatus adjusts to varying users heights. Upon clinching the grasping bar, the user rotates the bar, which raises and lowers the weight system putting tension on hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder. The apparatus provides the stability needed for weight resistance training not provided by typical exercises using free-weight training such as barbells and dumbbells. The stability provides the user the ability to put more focus on a particular muscle or muscle group.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION

An exercise training apparatus using arm supination/pronation and rotation to build, condition and rehabilitate muscles in the hand, wrist, forearm, upper arm, shoulder and chest (upper body). Arm muscles build strength and size through a series of flexion and supination. This exercise apparatus focuses on supination/pronation, twist, and rotation of these muscles. The exercise can be performed in a seated or standing position. The apparatus is designed to insert in to a seated stool base for seated exercise, a clamp attachment to a bar or doorway for standing exercise, or a floor base or stand also for standing exercise. The person adjusts the apparatus based on his or her height and arm length so arm is at 90 degree angle or straight. Position of the person's arm changes based on the exercise performed and the muscle the person strengthens. While keeping the arm rigid, the person grasps the handle with his or her hand and rotates the handle causing the attached weighted mechanism to rotate. The exercise is completed one arm at a time. The exercise equipment is designed to allow the person to increase and decrease weight. The person can increase/reduce tension of the device by adjusting the height of the weight, the amount of weight, or the angle of the apparatus handle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 of 8 illustrates the main component of the Arm supination and pronation exercise apparatus displaying the points of adjustment for a person's height and size.

FIG. 1 displays the points of rotation for executing the exercise.

FIG. 1 at point A displays the component of the equipment that allows the user to adjust the height of the exercise apparatus to match the user height.

FIG. 1 at point B rotates the components above this point 360 degrees in each direction allowing the user to better situate his or her body to the correct position for each particular exercise.

FIG. 1 at point C is the grasping bar or handle that the user holds to perform each exercise. The user grasps the handle and spins right or left. Performing the supination and pronation exercise.

FIG. 1 at point D is an adjustment point. The angle of the grasping bar or handle is moved to various degrees to increase the tension of the exercise. The greater the degree of angle of the grasping bar than the greater degree of the arc creation of the arm movement, which increases the tension during the exercise.

FIG. 1 at point F allows the user to raise or lower the weight system that increases the tension when the user performs the exercise.

FIG. 1 at point G supports the weights to the exercise apparatus. The user increases or decreases the amount of weights used during the exercise based on his or her strength and expertise. Point H of FIG. 1 displays the disc weight used for the apparatus. As the user grasps the handle at point C, the weight spins the arm (point E) along with the weights (point H)

FIG. 2 of 8 at point A illustrates the components of the illustration in FIG. 1 mounted in the seated base (point B). The drawing displays a lateral view of the exercise apparatus. The person can execute the exercise in a seated position. The seat swivels 360 degrees to adjust for height and arm length. The swivel allows the person to adjust the body position for conducting the exercise for the left arm and then the right arm.

FIG. 3 of 8 illustrates the components of the illustration in FIG. 1 mounted to a seated base showing a rear view of the exercise apparatus. Point A illustrates the component in FIG. 1, point B illustrates a rear view of the adjustable seat, and point C represents the base of the seated exercise apparatus.

FIG. 4 of 8 illustrate an aerial view of the exercise apparatus where point A represent the components illustrated in FIG. 1, Point B the base of the seated bench, and point C represents the adjustable seat.

FIG. 5 of 8 illustrates the exercise apparatus mounted to a floor base. The person can execute the exercise in a standing position. The base allows for a compact design necessary for a more compact gym environment or limited home space. Point A illustrates the components illustrated in FIG. 1 inserted in to a floor base (point B). The user adjusts the height of the equipment base on his or her arm height.

FIG. 6 of 8 at point A illustrates the components of the illustration in FIG. 1 mounted in the seated base (point B). The drawing displays a lateral or angle view of the exercise apparatus. The person can execute the exercise in a seated position. The seat swivels 360 degrees to adjust for height and arm length. The swivel allows the person to adjust the body position for conducting the exercise for the left arm and then the right arm.

FIG. 7 of 8 illustrates the components of the illustration in FIG. 1 with a clamp component (point B). Based on where the person may clamp the Arm supination and pronation exercise apparatus, the person may conduct the exercise in a standing or seated position. The equipment can clamp to stable areas such as a metal bar, existing multi-purpose training equipment, or a table. The clamp allows for the most compact training equipment allowing the user easy storage and portability.

FIG. 8 of 8 illustrates the components of the illustration in FIG. 1 with a clamp component (point B). Based on where the person may clamp the Arm supination and pronation exercise apparatus, the person may conduct the exercise in a standing or seated position. The equipment with clamp hangs from various areas such as a metal bar, existing multi-purpose training equipment, a table or a doorframe. The clamp allows for the most compact training equipment allowing the user easy storage and portability.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The Arm supination and pronation exercise apparatus is design to accommodate a person's height. FIG. 1 at point A is raised or lowered. A pin design allows the user to select the appropriate height based on the exercise performed and the height of the person. The two bar or bar-in-bar system allows the user to select the desired height and secure the desired height by placing a pin through the two bars locking them in place.

The base point A in FIG. 1 is inserted into three base units. FIG. 2 Side View, FIG. 3 Rear View, FIG. 4 Top View, and FIG. 6 Angle View illustrates the exercise apparatus mounted to a seated base. FIG. 5 illustrates the exercise apparatus mounted to a standing base unit. FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrates the exercise apparatus mounted to a clamp used for mounting to existing training equipment or door frames, allowing for easier storage and limited training space.

Point B in FIG. 1 is a pivot point for moving the upper system allowing the grasping handle to the weight system to pivot 360 degrees or 180 degrees in each direction from the person performing the exercise.

The user grasps the handle at point C in FIG. 1. The handle is grasped with palm facing downward.

Tension is modified at point D in FIG. 1. The person can change the angle of the grasping bar from 0 to 30 degrees. The larger the angle position of the handle, the more tension when rotating the handle.

The arm length of the person determines the length of the grasping handle. The bar is adjusted at point E in FIG. 1. The bar can be shorten or pushed back to accommodate varying arm length. The bar may be longer to accommodate a shorter arm length of the person conducting the exercise and the type of exercise.

Tension is modified at point F in FIG. 1. The height of weight determines the amount of tension. The weight height is adjusted at point F by lowering or raising the bar, which supports the Olympic size weight at point F. Once the desired tension is established, a pin is placed through the apparatus weight bar to hold it in place.

The amount of weight is adjusted based on the persons strength and training goals. The bar at point G in FIG. 1 is sized at two inches. The standard sized used for Olympic size weight plates. The person conducting the exercise determines the amount of weight and places the weight on the bar. A clamp is provided to secure the weight plates to the bar.

To conduct a left arm exercise, the person positions his or her body in front of the grasping bar, point C in FIG. 1. The person positions his or her body to the left of the training apparatus. The upper arm is rigid to the left side of the body. The lower arm or forearm is bent to a 90-degree angle to the upper arm at the elbow. The grasping bar is adjusted to the height of the arm of the person conducting the exercise. The angle of the bar is adjusted to the desired tension and faces down. The grasping bar pivots at point B in FIG. 1 so upper arm is rigid with the persons side body and forearm is directly in line with the grasping bar. The person grasps the bar, palm facing down, and spins the handle left until palm faces upward. The grasping arm moves left rotating the bar at point E in FIG. 1 while also rotating the weight arm at point F in FIG. 1. Continuing to grasp the bar, the arm moves in the opposite direction lowering the weight to the starting position. A person conducts a series of supination and pronation movements of the hand and arm.

To conduct a right arm exercise, the person positions his or her body in front of the grasping bar, point C in FIG. 1. The person positions his or her body to the right of the training apparatus. The upper arm is rigid to the right side of the body. The lower arm or forearm is bent to a 90-degree angle to the upper arm at the elbow.The grasping bar is adjusted to the height of the arm of the person conducting the exercise. The angle of the bar is adjusted to the desired tension and faces down. The grasping bar pivots at point B in FIG. 1 so upper arm is rigid with the persons side body and forearm is directly in line with the grasping bar. The person grasps the bar, palm facing down, and spins the handle right 

1. A method for exercising a body part comprising: (a) adjusting the angle of the grasping bar; (b) adjusting the height of the weight arm; (c) adding and removing weight plates; (d) positioning the body at the correct angle in front of the grasping bar; (e) adjusting apparatus for height and arm length; and (f) grasping the bar;
 2. The method in claim 1, wherein the body part is selected from a group consisting of hand, arm, wrist, forearm, bicep, shoulder, chest, and a combination thereof.
 3. The method in claim 2, wherein the upper arm and forearm are at 90 degree angle applies considerably more tension on arm and forearm.
 4. The method in claim 2, wherein the arm straightening to apply more tension toward upper arm, shoulder, and chest.
 5. The method in claim 2 which uses varying degrees of angle of the grasping bar to accommodate a users current strength and rehabilitation needs increases the tension during the exercise or spin movement.
 6. The method in claim 2 which rehabilitates muscles, tendons, and ligaments allowing for light or no weights to a heavier weight for muscle builders.
 7. The weight of claim 6 is increased by adding additional weight plates.
 8. The method in claim 2, wherein the increase in weights and repetitive use aid in the rehabilitation of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
 9. The method in claim 2, wherein the exercise is conducted in a group consisting of seating position, standing position, and a combination thereof.
 10. The method in claim 2, wherein a user grasps the handle spinning the grasping bar module which rotates and lifts the weights.
 11. An exercising apparatus using said method comprising: (a) an arm supination element; (b) an arm pronation element; (c) an arm rotation element; (d) at least one twist of the hand to build, condition and rehabilitate muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder and chest.
 12. The apparatus of claim 11 is adjustable to accommodate a user with varying heights and arm lengths.
 13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the arm supination and pronation exercise apparatus provide a unique solution to build, condition and rehabilitate muscles in the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder and chest.
 14. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the arm supination and pronation exercise apparatus is inserted to a seated base for sitting exercises.
 15. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the arm supination and rotation exercise apparatus is inserted in a floor base for standing exercises.
 16. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the arm supination and rotation exercise apparatus comprising a clamp assembly for attachment to metal bars and other solid surfaces for standing exercises. 